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A watchdog group has raised concerns over the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s (FWS) five-year investigation into the sourcing of nonhuman primates (NHPs) from Cambodia, calling it a failed operation that may have given China an edge in vaccine research.

House committee examines CCP's use of law to silence critics

Today, the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party is holding a hearing titled "How the CCP Uses the Law to Silence its Critics and Enforce its Rule."

Congressional hearing examines wrongful detentions of Americans in China

Representative Chris Smith and Senator Jeff Merkley, leading the Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC), convened a hearing to address the plight of wrongfully detained Americans in China.

House committee examines CCP's use of law for control

The House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party convened this morning to discuss "How the CCP Uses the Law to Silence its Critics and Enforce its Rule." The hearing featured testimony from Jamil Jaffer, Founder and Executive Director of the National Security Institute; Anna Puglisi, Visiting Fellow at Stanford University's Hoover Institution; and Dr. Jill Goldenziel, Professor at the National Defense University, College of Information and Cyberspace.

Sen. Blackburn: Kids Online Safety Act would ‘stop social media companies from pushing drugs & fentanyl’

Senator Marsha Blackburn said that passing the Kids Online Safety Act would help prevent fentanyl-related deaths by stopping social media platforms from allowing drug sales. Blackburn shared her statement in a Sept. 16 post on X.

Rep. Rob Wittman: ‘limited pool of qualified professionals’ in critical minerals sector

Rep. Rob Wittman, head of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) Critical Minerals Working Group, said that the U.S. faces challenges in its critical mineral production capabilities, such as workforce shortages. Wittman shared his statement during a roundtable on September 11.

Moolenaar addresses threats to US innovation from Chinese Communist Party

WASHINGTON D.C. -- This morning, Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party delivered remarks as the featured speaker at the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation's event "Can China Innovate in Advanced Industries?"

Hearing addresses detention of Americans in China

Representative Chris Smith and Senator Jeff Merkley will lead a hearing to address the issue of Americans unjustly detained in China.

Weekend interview: Michael Quinn Sullivan reveals China’s exploitation of America’s green energy

By Federal Newswire reports | Sep 17, 2024

Michael Quinn Sullivan is publisher of Texas Scorecard and host of the Texas Minute podcast. He produced “Red Power,” a documentary on China’s involvement in the US energy sector.

Bipartisan bill introduced to reform federal procurement

By Federal Newswire | Sep 17, 2024

WASHINGTON D.C. — Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party, alongside Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer (R-KY) and Ranking Member Jamie Raskin (D-MD), introduced the Federal Acquisition Security Council (FASC) Improvement Act of 2024. This bill aims to enhance the Council’s ability to protect the federal supply chain from entities owned or controlled by foreign adversaries by excluding such...

Lawmakers urge inclusion of Coast Guard sites under CFIUS jurisdiction

By Federal Newswire | Sep 17, 2024

Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party and Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. (R-NC), have urged U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen to include U.S. Coast Guard facilities and other sensitive sites under the jurisdiction of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS). In their letter, they also requested that CFIUS reviews be held retroactively when a site is newly added to CFIUS’s list of sensitive sites.

Complexities in US-Taiwan security partnership amid China's growing influence

By Federal Newswire | Sep 16, 2024

The United States' security partnership with Taiwan is notable due to the unique nature of their relationship. While Washington does not recognize the Republic of China (ROC) government in Taipei as the official government of China, it recognizes the People's Republic of China (PRC) in Beijing. Despite this, America maintains substantive ties with Taiwan through a nominally private organization, the American Institute in Taiwan. The next administration will need to navigate this complex partnership carefully, considering Beijing's relationships with both Washington and Taipei.

Gatestone Institute board of governors member: China ‘made a strategic decision to allow their fentanyl operations to continue’

By Federal Newswire | Sep 16, 2024

Lawrence Kadish, a member of the board of governors for the Gatestone Institute, said that the level of surveillance in China indicates that the government is allowing its fentanyl exports to continue. Kadish shared his statement in a September 11 commentary.

Sen. Van Hollen: ‘dissent has been all but outlawed’ in Hong Kong

By Federal Newswire | Sep 16, 2024

U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) said that his Hong Kong Autonomy Act contains tools that could be used to counter attacks on freedom of the press in Hong Kong. Van Hollen shared his statement in an August 29 post on X.

Moolenaar comments on new measures affecting de minimis exemptions

By Federal Newswire | Sep 13, 2024

WASHINGTON D.C. - Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) released a statement today following the Biden Administration's decision to reduce the number of packages entering the United States via the de minimis exemption. The new measure prohibits packages from receiving the exemption if they are also subject to Section 201 or 301 tariffs. The de minimis exemption allows packages with a retail value of $800 or less to enter the United States without being subject to duties or taxes and with limited information provided to authorities.

House committee investigates potential threats to U.S. port security from China

By Federal Newswire | Sep 12, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI), House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Mark E. Green, MD (R-TN), and Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security Chairman Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) unveiled a joint investigative report exposing a rising threat to U.S. economic and national security posed by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).

House passes multiple bills targeting threats posed by Chinese Communist Party

By Federal Newswire | Sep 12, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC – Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party led 'China Week,' during which the House of Representatives passed 25 pieces of legislation aimed at addressing threats posed by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). The bills target various sectors including military, economic, ideological, and technological domains.

Legislation introduced against use of Chinese-affiliated lidar tech in US infrastructure

By Federal Newswire | Sep 12, 2024

On September 12, 2024, John Moolenaar (R-MI), Chairman of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, Representative Dusty Johnson (R-SD), Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik (R-NY), and Rep. John Garamendi (D-CA) introduced legislation aimed at prohibiting the use of Chinese Communist Party (CCP)-affiliated LiDAR technology by the Department of Transportation (DOT). Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) is a remote sensing technology that captures detailed three-dimensional maps of surrounding environments with millimeter-level accuracy.

Select Committee addresses human capital gaps in critical minerals supply chain

By Federal Newswire | Sep 11, 2024

The Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party's Critical Minerals Policy Working Group convened its fifth meeting this afternoon in Washington, D.C. The session, led by Rep. Rob Wittman (R-VA) and Rep. Kathy Castor (D-FL), focused on addressing human capital gaps within the U.S. critical minerals supply chains, particularly workforce shortages and skills deficits.